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By IOL Reporter 
20h ago
Durban – The EFF has criticized the ANC for allegedly failing to pay its staff last month. The party has also urged ANC staff to come to the EFF working table to seek recourse for what it calls “a perpetual state of financial insecurity.”
On Thursday, the EFF condemned the “constant abuse and exploitation by the ruling party.”
In a letter, the EFF said that ANC staff were informed on September 29 that they would be paid no later than October 9.
“This essentially constitutes [as] unpaid work, ”said EFF national spokesperson Vuyani Pambo.
He said that month after month, the public has witnessed statements from the ruling party that show neither remorse nor consideration, informing staff that they will be paid significantly later than the agreed dates at the end of the month.
“As EFF, we have a duty to denounce the exploitation of workers, even if it is within the limits of other political parties. These employees are bound by contract, have dependents and service bills. The ANC’s action places Dignity and the financial integrity of its employees at risk. Therefore, we condemn the actions of the ANC as nothing less than exploitation and a violation of the financial security of employees, “said Pambo.
He said employees were subject to uncertainty regarding their wages.
“They have direct debit orders to attend to, school fees to pay and, at the most basic level, they have to meet the daily needs of food and transportation. The precarious situation in which they are placed by a ruling party that does not manage their financial affairs.” . It is shameful and this should be an indicator for the country that an organization that cannot manage its own internal affairs cannot lead the economic development of the state, ”said Pambo.
Meanwhile, the ANC confirmed that it would hold a special virtual lekgotla on Friday to discuss the deepening of South Africa’s economic crisis.
“The NEC virtual lekgotla will bring together alliance partners and ANC deployments in national, provincial and local government, as well as strategic sectors of society, including business, civil society and traditional leaders.” the party said through a press release Thursday. night.
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